Abstract
Proximal femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures of the hip especially in the elderly with osteoporotic bones, usually due to low-energy trauma and in young adults due to high velocity trauma. The incidence of these fractures is rising because of increasing number of senior citizens with osteoporosis.
Highlights
Proximal femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures around the hip joint
The fractures included in the study were trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures were classified according to Boyd & Griffin and Seinsheimer classification respectively
We conclude that the proximal femoral nail is a reliable implant for proximal femoral fractures, leading to high rate of bone union restoring the anatomical alignment and reduced chance of implant failure or deformities
Summary
Proximal femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures around the hip joint. Proximal femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures of the hip especially in the elderly with osteoporotic bones, usually due to low-energy trauma and in young adults due to high velocity trauma. The incidence of these fractures is rising because of increasing number of senior citizens with osteoporosis. The problems associated with proximal femoral fractures are due to substantial morbidity and mortality, malunion, implant failure and associated medical conditions. This has led to the development of intramedullary devices in the management of proximal femoral fractures
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